Asian Americans

Ruby Chow

Ruby Chow's Restaurant was the first Chinese restaurant in Seattle outside of Chinatown and became an overnight success, serving a clientele of the city's notable figures. Ruby Chow became a Seattle leader, a member of the City Council, and broke barriers for both women and Chinese-Americans.

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Local Grant AwardeesWHC local grants were awarded to the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community and the Wing Luke Asian Museum. Projects included lengthening the film Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol and an exhibit on Native Hawaiian women in Washington State.